Beguile: meaning, definitions and examples

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beguile

[ bɪˈɡaɪl ]

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deceive

To deceive or trick someone into doing something or believing something that is not true. It involves using charm, persuasion, or cleverness to manipulate someone.

Synonyms

deceive, hoodwink, mislead, trick

Examples of usage

She beguiled him into giving her all his money.
The conman beguiled the elderly couple into signing over their house.

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charm

To attract or enchant someone in a deceptive manner, often by using flattery or pleasing words.

Synonyms

captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate

Examples of usage

She beguiled the audience with her captivating performance.
The magician beguiled the children with his tricks.

Translations

Translations of the word "beguile" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganar

🇮🇳 मोहित करना

🇩🇪 täuschen

🇮🇩 menipu

🇺🇦 обманювати

🇵🇱 zwodzić

🇯🇵 欺く (azamu)

🇫🇷 tromper

🇪🇸 engañar

🇹🇷 aldatmak

🇰🇷 속이다 (sog-ida)

🇸🇦 خدع (khadae)

🇨🇿 oklamat

🇸🇰 oklamať

🇨🇳 欺骗 (qīpiàn)

🇸🇮 prevarati

🇮🇸 blekkja

🇰🇿 алдау

🇬🇪 მოტყუება (motyu'eba)

🇦🇿 aldatmaq

🇲🇽 engañar

Word origin

The word 'beguile' originated from Middle English 'bigilen', which meant 'to deceive'. It later evolved to also include the meaning of 'to charm or enchant' in the 16th century. The word has roots in Old French and is related to the Latin word 'bīla', meaning 'rod for goading oxen'. Over time, 'beguile' has come to represent both deceptive and charming actions.